Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV
Bluefield State is a historically Black public university in southern West Virginia.
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Tuition
$10,240
Acceptance
87.22%
Students
1,252
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,560
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,327
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,327
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Freshman Retention
55%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87.22%
SAT range
870 - 1080
ACT range
17 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,252
Undergrads
1,200
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
25
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
17
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.17
Property Rate / 1,000
4.17
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Bluefield
Violent Rate / 100k
199
Property Rate / 100k
1,236
Location
Institution does not report this
Bluefield, WV 24701